Om Prakash Karhana

Om Prakash Karhana
Personal information
Birth name Om Prakash Karhana
Full name Om Prakash Singh Karhana
Nickname(s) OP
Nationality Indian
Born January 11, 1987 (1987-01-11) (age 25)
Lakhuwas (near Gurgaon, Haryana)
Residence India
Height 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m)
Weight 138 kilograms (300 lb)
Sport
Country India
Sport Shot put
Event(s) Track and field

Om Prakash Karhana (born January 11, 1987) is an Indian shot putter. He is 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighs 138 kilograms (300 lb). He trains at the Salwan Throws Academy and is supported by Olympic Gold Quest, a not-for-profit foundation to identify and support Indian athletes.[1][2][3][4] His best throw is 20.04 meters and has qualified for 2012 London Olympics.

References

  1. ^ Singh, Hijam Raju (23 February 2008). "100% sure I will win Gold in 2012 Olympics: Om Prakash". The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/commonwealth-games/interviews/Promising-shot-putter-Om-Prakash-aims-Commonwealth-Games-gold/articleshow/6247887.cms. Retrieved 30 October 2010. 
  2. ^ Dutt, Tushar (3 June 2010). "Olympic Gold Quest signs shot-putter Om Prakash Singh". Daily News and Analysis. http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_olympic-gold-quest-signs-shot-putter-om-prakash-singh_1391229. Retrieved 30 October 2010. 
  3. ^ "Promising shot putter Om Prakash aims Commonwealth Games gold". The Times of India. 2 August 2010. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/commonwealth-games/interviews/Promising-shot-putter-Om-Prakash-aims-Commonwealth-Games-gold/articleshow/6247887.cms. Retrieved 30 October 2010. 
  4. ^ "Promising shot putter Om Prakash aims CWG gold". NDTV. 14 September 2010. http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/promising-shot-putter-om-prakash-aims-cwg-gold-41532. Retrieved 30 October 2010. 

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